UMMZ Bird Division

diomedeaskull

Diomedea epomophora

Royal Albatross, Diomedea epomophora. Salt glands are located in the crescent shaped depressions over the eye sockets. These glands, present in birds which live on the ocean, filter excess salt from the blood. The salt is excreted into the nostrils and runs out and down the bill. This allows the birds to drink saltwater.

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Identification
Diomedea epomophora (royal albatross)
Contributors
Bird Division, University of Michigan
photographer copyright holder identification
Paul Hinshaw
photographer
Subjects
Type Photo
Subject Specimen

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